SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N49
HLFXGB21N49 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21N49 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | N49 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Liverpool Mtg Desk |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HLFX Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- N49 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21N49?
HLFXGB21N49 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Liverpool Mtg Desk, part of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21N49 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and N49 identifies the branch Liverpool Mtg Desk.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21N49 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21N49 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need HLFXGB21N49 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21N49.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.